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Oil shock spreads global strain
Oil prices have jumped above 109 dollars a barrel after airstrikes hit Iran’s South Pars gas field, the world’s largest natural gas reserve, shared wi...
Oil prices continue surge
The escalation in the Middle East is continuing to drive up energy prices, with the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments,...
Oil tensions and global trade risks
Global energy markets remain jittery after a drone strike at the UAE’s Port of Fujairah forced a temporary halt in oil loading, raising concerns about...
Turmoil in the Strait of Hormuz sees oil price surge again
Brent crude, the international benchmark for crude oil, rose to settle at $103 a barrel, ending the day at the highest level in more than three years....
US eases Russias oil sanctions
The US has loosened sanctions on other countries buying Russian oil we'll be talking about if those measures are enough to keep a lid on energy prices...
Can a temporary US shipping rule ease fuel costs?
The US is considering temporarily waiving the Jones Act, a century-old law from 1920 that normally requires all goods shipped between US ports to trav...
Can a Temporary US Shipping Rule Ease Fuel Costs?
The US is considering temporarily waiving the Jones Act, a century-old law from 1920 that normally requires all goods shipped between US ports to trav...
Shipping workers all at sea
As the Strait of Hormuz remains shut what is being done to keep seafarers safe?
Bangladesh rations fuel to private motorists
Bangladesh starts rationing fuel for private motorists. It's a result of the rapid rise in oil prices as a result of the US/Israel war on Iran.
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US allows Russian oil sales to tackle rising prices
The US treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, says he will grant India a 30-day waiver to buy sanctioned oil from Russia to help ease supply concerns in t...
Can Gulf countries export oil before storage runs out?
As global oil prices continue to climb, crude oil supplies from Iraq and Kuwait could stop shipping within days if travel through the Strait of Hormuz...
Crude warning: Energy experts say Strait of Hormuz closure could force energy prices higher
Oil and gas traders took a breath on Wednesday after Trump pledged help in the Strait of Hormuz, but experts say there are still signs the price of cr...
Strait talking: Energy markets rocked as conflict intensifies
Natural gas prices spike in Europe after Qatar closes its LNG base. Meanwhile the Strait of Hormuz closure sends crude oil higher and its importance i...
Iran: War in Middle East rattles global markets
Airlines have grounded flights, one of the world’s busiest airports has shut, and oil prices are climbing after strikes in the Middle East. We hear fr...
The battle for Warner Brothers takes a dramatic turn
Paramount-Skydance is the only show in town for ownership of Warner Brothers, with a deal valuing the movie maker and media empire at $111bn. But even...
The legal spotlight falls on tech giants Meta and Google
With a landmark court case in California hearing from a woman who says tech giants Meta and YouTube’s owner Google harmed her mental health as a child...
Another business leader steps down over ties with Jeffery Epstein
The president and chief executive of the World Economic Forum, Borge Brende is stepping down after an investigation into his links with Jeffrey Epstei...
China and Germany’s leaders meet, seeking closer ties
The German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, says there is a 'great opportunity' to develop a relationship with China, following a meeting with its leader X...
President Trump is set to deliver the 2026 State of the Union address
President Donald Trump is delivering the 2026 State of the Union address to the nation. We examine how this might affect the state of the US economy....
What does Trump's new 10% tariff mean for consumers?
President Trump's new global 10% tariff comes into force today, and could rise to 15% for all of the US's trade partners.
We find out what it me...
Nations react to US tariff chaos
Countries around the world are once again facing a lack of clarity over US trade policy, following the US Supreme Court's ruling that the tariffs impo...
US Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs
We have the latest from New York with the BBC's Michelle Fleury. And we hear from Beth Benike, the owner of Busy Baby baby products in Minnesota.
Nationwide union strike in Argentina over labour reforms
Buenos Aires comes to a halt as workers stage another general strike over labour reforms, with protestors gathering outside Congress, as politicians i...
Has controversy overshadowed India’s AI summit?
Leanna Byrne looks at the opening of India’s AI Impact Summit, where the withdrawal of Microsoft founder Bill Gates has cast a shadow after he cancell...
Mark Zuckerberg defends Meta in landmark social media addiction trial
The Meta boss defended his leadership and answered questions about Instagram, with reports from the courtroom saying he was testy under questioning. A...
Is it a Tokyo drift for tourism?
We hear from a tour guide in Tokyo as the number of oversees visitors to Japan has fallen for the first time in four years partly because of a big dro...
Shein under the EU's microscope
With the European Union launching a formal investigation into fast fashion giant Shein over the Chinese business’ possible breaches of digital law, we...
France and India close to landing fighter plane deal
A $35 billion deal would see France delivering over 100 Rafale jet fighters. The talks are taking places as a major conference on AI gets underway in...
India steps into the AI spotlight
Delhi is hosting an artificial intelligence summit with politicians and tech executives from more than 20 different countries convening in India to di...
India steps into the AI spotlight
Delhi is hosting an artificial intelligence summit with politicians and tech executives from more than 20 different countries convening in India to di...
Disney bites back to protect its characters
The US entertainment giant accuses ByteDance of stealing its intellectual property by training its new AI tool, Seedance, on Disney characters and ima...
Bangladesh election: can new leadership boost its clothing industry?
The next government faces the huge task of restoring stability to key sectors, including the vital garment industry.
We hear from a denim manuf...
BP steps up cost cutting as profits slide
Oil giant BP is pulling back billions that had been earmarked for shareholders as it looks to steady its finances after a fall in profits. Leanna Byrn...
The EU gets tough with TikTok
With TikTok being told by the EU to change what it believes is an 'addictive design' or face fines, we speak to cyber-psychologist Dr Sarah Hodge, and...
Wegovy maker, Novo Nordisk, warns of price squeeze
The maker of Ozempic says tougher competition from generics in India and China will hit profits this year. Leanna Byrne speaks to its chief financial...
Dollar sinks to four year low
The dollar is normally seen as the ultimate safe haven, it's the currency most other currencies benchmark themselves against – so why is it taking a d...
Ukraine's battle to keep the lights on
Andrew Peach speaks to the man in charge of keeping Ukraine's largest private energy company going in the face of relentless Russian drone attacks on...
TikTok secures US future
The social media giant has finalised a deal to allow it to continue to operate in the United States where its famous algorithm will be retrained exclu...
Trump backs down from tariff threats over Greenland dispute
President Trump makes a u-turn on tariffs after reaching a framework for a future deal over Greenland. Leanna Byrne asks - what do we know about this...
Snap cuts deal to settle social media addiction lawsuit
The settlement comes just days before the landmark case was due to go to trial in LA